Re: Liverpool Thread
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"Sorry for another thread, but this shouldn't get lost in the rest:
Posted on RAOTL by John Mackin with the following introduction:
"This is from someone who should know whats happening as he is a confidant of several of those involved. I trust this source entirely:"
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The goings on within Anfield at the moment are quite outstanding.
Let me be clear from the off –
D.I.C or Dubai International Capital – Remain intent on securing Liverpool.
Regardless of what Tom Hicks said on Sportsweek on Sunday morning, which for me was at best vague, there remain serious divisions between Hicks & George Gillett.
George Gillett did sign the new finance deal, as so to safeguard his own ‘investment’ (loosely used term there) – but the relationship between the pair is at crisis point.
George Gillett’s son has LEFT Anfield at his fathers request & it’s understood by those within Anfield, he will not be returning.
George Gillett was said to be ‘outraged’ by Hick’s public comments about the approach made for Jurgen Klinsmann & pulling his son out from Anfield was a public show of his anger.
However with Foster leaving, big problems will arise as he was responsible for all the communication between the American owners & Roffa’.
I understand he got on very well with Foster & he was responsible impart for Benitez not walking out just recently. Benitez was made aware he had Gillett seniors full support, where as Hicks, as I said in another post – wanted him sacked.
Gillett vetoed the move & a power struggle ensued.
Gillett’s refusal to back Hick’s caused problems, on top of the big problems that already exist due to the financing.
George Gillett is it seems quite a decent chap. From the people I have spoken with who know him or have knowledge of him, he sounds affable, charming & I suppose most importantly, has a genuine liking for Liverpool.
Gillett wants to remain true to his word. When he promised Mr. Moore’s & the board members, his intention was not to saddle the club with debt, he meant it, but when he was gifted his opportunity to buy Liverpool, it fast became obvious he wouldn’t be able to do it on his own.
He’s paper rich – not cash rich, so as a result he approached Tom Hicks & a plan was put together quicker than a weeks holiday & the lack of initial groundwork is proving severely ill-advised.
George Gillett is said to favour doing a deal with D.I.C, as he has realised the ‘Project’ is going to prove impossible with the limited finances they have.
He understands that:
Yes – they have the money to as Tom Hicks said ‘Start digging’ but that is just about it. They do not have the means to pay for a further minimum £300+ million it will take to complete the stadium.
This is something that Tom Hicks is all too well known for.
Promising the earth – delivering nothing.
Many thousands of Texas Rangers fans would testify to that.
Promising to build the worlds best this and that’ – instead bleeding the companies of every single Dollar, Dime & Cent.
He sells club assets – from the clubs land to the best players. He minimizes wage bills & raises costs for real fans astronomically.
For any Liverpool fan who wants to see the degree of hate felt towards this man – read this:
http://rangersorrobbers.wordpress.com/2007/07/11/rangers-fans-against-hicks/
Many people are of the view that it is only a matter of time before George Gillett makes public his intention to do business with D.I.C.
Gillett knows if he forces Hicks to sell his share of Liverpool to him, then he can sell the whole package on to D.I.C, which in turn will stand to make Gillett a massive profit.
He is the one individual who can realise D.I.C’s dream.
Mr. David Moore’s held recent meetings with Gillett, with the sole intention of making it clear how deeply he disapproves of what’s gone on at the club in recent months & weeks.
He called on Gillett to honour the original terms of the takeover & has even sought legal advice, even though that avenue would achieve little in real terms.
Moore’s is seriously worried his name is turning to mud in Liverpool & is determined to win back the fans he still regards as his own. He doesn’t want to go down in Liverpool’s proud history as the man that managed to help sink Liverpool FC.
When Moore’s made his feelings known to Gillett, Gillett promised he would either live up to the original promise but if that proved impossible, he would look to do a deal with Dubai International Capital.
My friend told me Moore’s was promised Tom Hicks does not & would not have carte blanche over what happens to Liverpool.
Only last week discussions between Tom Hicks, George Gillett & D.I.C regarding the sale of Liverpool FC were ongoing – regardless of what Hicks claims.
Those negotiations are said to be ongoing as we speak.
D.I.C are determined to gain hold of Liverpool, but do not want to be seen or be perceived to be paying massively over the odds for the club. They think that would set a dangerous precedent & send out the wrong message to people who they deal with in the future.
But no matter how vitriolic the statements Hicks makes regarding selling, the facts are:
He is hanging on to his piece of Liverpool by a thread.
When D.I.C make there move and come to agreement with Gillett, Hicks will have no choice but to re-evaluate his options.
So Liverpool FC Fans.
Don’t panic.
There really is a bright light at the end of this ugly tunnel & that light in the form of D.I.C will make recent events pale into insignificance & resign Tom Hicks to his rightful place:
The history books. "